The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) gathered in Detroit to lay the groundwork for a strategic roadmap that will define the standards and conformance programs needed to enable the widespread acceptance and deployment of electric vehicles and associated infrastructure in the United States.
Electric vehicles are being championed by government, industry, and consumers for their potential to advance energy security by reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign oil, promote environmental stewardship, and create jobs and economic growth through their widespread introduction into the marketplace. As a key component to securing America’s clean energy future and spurring innovation, President Barack Obama announced the goal of putting one million electric vehicles on the roads by 2015.